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Recent Obituaries in Chillicothe, OH

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Chillicothe, OH area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Joyce Rhinehart

Joyce Rhinehart

Nov 23, 2019

Joyce A. Rhinehart, 82, of Chillicothe died November 23, 2019 at Signature Healthcare-Chillicothe. She was born February 17, 1937 in Logan, OH to the late Howard and Edith Warren Peck.  She graduated from Chillicothe High School and went to college at Wittenburg University.  She married the love of her life, Darrell Rhinehart April 11, 1957.  Joyce started her work career...

Geraldine Mcsweeney

Geraldine Mcsweeney

Nov 21, 2019

Geraldine "Gerry" McSweeney, 88, of Londonderry, died at 8:22pm November 21, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   She was born November 24, 1930, in Wayne, WV, to the late Edmond B. and Josie (Smith) Ferguson. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Rideout; a grandson Matthew Rideout; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. On June 9, 1990, she...

Jan Ray

Jan Ray

Nov 19, 2019

Janice Lea "Jan" Ray, 83, of Chillicothe, has been welcomed into heaven after passing in the early morning hours of November 19, 2019, following a lengthy illness.   She was born October 21, 1936, to the late Bert and Gladys Curtis.   Jan was a 1954 graduate of Huntington High School and a longtime member of the First Wesleyan Church. She worked...

Eric Poe

Eric Poe

Nov 19, 2019

Eric L. Poe, 60, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 19, 2019 at his home, following a brief illness. He was born January 9, 1959 in Circleville, Ohio to the late Warren Lee and Phyllis Jean (Hiles) Poe. Surviving are his three children, SarahBeth Hines, of Chillicothe, Stacey (Adam Patrick) Poe, also of Chillicothe, and Ethan Poe, of Circleville;...

Penny Santos

Penny Santos

Nov 14, 2019

Penny Santos, 55, of Bourneville, died unexpectedly, November 14, 2019. She was born June 15, 1964 to the late Howard and Barbara Ann Lane Stewart.  Survivors include her children, Evan Kellough, Steven Santos, Max Bostwick; five grandchildren; her siblings, Barbara (Ronnie) Yoakum, Bourneville, Rhonda (Mike) Bailey, Franklin, OH, Howard (Betsy Bray) Stewart, Bourneville, Juanita Stewart, Joey Stewart, Stephanie (Billy) Yoakum,...

Robert Allen

Robert Allen

Nov 14, 2019

Robert J. Allen, 74, of Chillicothe, died at his home November 14, 2019, following an extended illness. He was born October 5, 1945 in Fulton Co., KY.  On March 20, 1991 he married Linda D. Dunham Allen, who survives.  Also surviving is his daughter and two grandsons. Mr. Allen was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.  He retired...

Robert Mossbarger

Robert Mossbarger

Nov 13, 2019

Robert T. Mossbarger, 80, of Kingston, died at 4:59am November 13, 2019, at his residence.   He was born May 27, 1939, in Chillicothe, to the late Wilfred O. and Julia (Porter) Mossbarger. On February 27, 1976, at the Walnut St. United Methodist Church, he married the former Kathleen Steel, who survives.   Also surviving are his daughters: Teresa Freeman and her...

Howard Haddox

Howard Haddox

Nov 11, 2019

Howard A. Haddox, Jr., 73, of Venice, FL, formerly of Chillicothe, died November 11, 2019, surrounded by family, at the Venice Regional Bayfront Health Hospital, following a battle with cancer. He was born July 12, 1946 in Columbus, OH to the late Howard A. and Mary Stubbs Haddox, Sr.  Survivors include his wife, the former Mary B. Kreisel; seven children;...

Richard Simmons

Richard Simmons

Nov 8, 2019

Richard Eugene Simmons, 51, of Chillicothe, passed away early Friday morning, November 8, 2019, at Westmoreland Place, due to complications of an extended illness. He was born July 5, 1968, in Chillicothe to the late Earl and Martina (Smith) Simmons. Surviving are his siblings, Debra Simmons, Beverly Powers, and Terri Green, all of Gainesville, FL, Sharon (John) Rhoads, Sandra (Doug)...

Cynthia Strausbaugh

Cynthia Strausbaugh

Nov 7, 2019

Cynthia Joan Strausbaugh, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, November 7, 2019 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born on November 8, 1953 in Portsmouth Ohio to the late Ralph E. and Kathleen (O'Neill) Foster. In addition to her mother, she is survived by two children, Dale R. Strausbaugh, and Kathleen Ryan; her grandchildren, Brooklyn...

Roger Kutscher

Roger Kutscher

Nov 7, 2019

Roger F. Kutscher, 84, died peacefully at his residence at 5:15pm November 7, 2019, following an extended illness.   He was born August 2, 1935, in Dayton, OH to the late Emil F. and Mildred A. (Seebach) Kutscher. On November 11, 1998, he married the former Shally Du, who survives.   Also surviving are his son Kevin Kutscher, of Allegan, MI; and...

Joanne Shaw

Joanne Shaw

Nov 6, 2019

JoAnne Shaw, 85, died at 9:42am November 6, 2019, at Traditions of Chillicothe following an extended illness.   She was born August 27, 1934, in Chillicothe, to the late Charles L. and Blanche M. (Fornash) Martin. In 1957, she married Paul H. Shaw, who passed away February 3, 1998.   Surviving are very dear friends David and Donna Minnix and their sons...

Ronald Long

Ronald Long

Nov 6, 2019

Ronald Ray Long, 60, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 6, 2019 at Westmoreland Place, following an extended illness. He was born February 5, 1959 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late John and Charlene (Cretsinger) Long. Surviving is his cousin, Clarence Ware, who was raised like his brother, as well as numerous other cousins, extended family members, and friends....

V. Breeden

V. Breeden

Nov 5, 2019

Velma Jane Breeden, 86, died at 12:30am November 5, 2019, at Valley View Alzheimer's Care Center, Frankfort, following an extended illness.   She was born January 29, 1933, in Laurelville, OH, to the late Charles W. and Helen Violet (Feightner) Lively. On June 28, 1952, she married William J. Breeden, Jr., who preceded her in death on November 6, 2014.   Surviving...

James Derexson

James Derexson

Nov 4, 2019

James Robert "Bob" Derexson, 97, of Yellowbud, passed away November 4, 2019 at his residence. He was the son of Henry J. and Ruth S. (Gallaugher) Derexson. On May 2, 1942, he married the former Myrtle Parker, who passed away February 4, 1992. On April 13, 1993, he married the former Maxine Jane Shaw Parker, who survives. Also surviving are...

Phillip Lewis

Phillip Lewis

Nov 4, 2019

Phillip Paige Lewis, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away on November 4, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Chillicothe on April 24, 1954, to Keith and Norma Jean (Bayless) Lewis. Surviving are his siblings: Keith (Tiya) Lewis, Norma "Toni" (Robert) Harris, Caleena Jo (Christopher) Beverly, Conchitia Lewis, Shelley Smith, all of Chillicothe; and Wyvette Cooper, of Springfield; nieces: Nichol...

Luann Slutz

Luann Slutz

Nov 2, 2019

Luann M. "Lou Lou" Slutz, 57, of Chillicothe, went to be with her Heavenly Father 2:20 pm, November 2, 2019, at her residence, with her family present. She was born July 3, 1962 in Whitehall, OH to the late Richard and Crystal Spellman Slutz.  She is survived by her siblings, David (Judy) Slutz, Bobby (Kay) Slutz, and Tony (Debra) Slutz,...

Rickey Stewart

Rickey Stewart

Nov 1, 2019

Rickey H. Stewart, 67, of Chillicothe died November 1, 2019, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born January 21, 1952 in Columbus, OH to the late Homer and Eva E. McNabb Stewart Jr.  Survivors include his sons Michael (Cristy), Scott (Alison),  Jan (Keri), Rickey (Jessica) Stewart; daughters, Miranda (Brian) Shook and Sharon (Brian) Cocke; grandchildren, Lane, Silas, Brian...

Rachael Stevens

Rachael Stevens

Nov 1, 2019

Rachael L. Stevens, 39, of Chillicothe, died 3:00 pm, Friday, November 1, 2019, surrounded by her parents and daughters, at the Kobacker Hospice House, Columbus, following a brief illness. She was born January 5, 1980 in Ross Co. to Charles N. and Sybil A. Francis Stevens, who survive.  In addition to her parents, survivors include her two daughters, Sydney Stevens...

Patrick Holobaugh

Patrick Holobaugh

Oct 28, 2019

Patrick Albert Holobaugh, age 42 of Londonderry, died on October 28th, 2019. Patrick was born March 3, 1977 in Center Village, Ohio. He is Survived by many including his Mother Bonnie Sue Reynolds and his four young children Brook, Bradley, Cody and Patrick Jr.  He is preceded in death by his father Jack Raymond Holobaugh. He was a very loving...

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